However back in Louisiana, Heine was undergoing a struggle with PTSD. His mother Mary couldn’t stand by and watch her son suffer. She knew her son still constantly talked about Spike, so she went online and found the Military Working Dogs Facebook.

“He is more important to me than anybody can know, but we have to do what is right for the whole situation,” said Taylor. “In my heart, I know it’s the right thing to do.”

Although Taylor will soon get a new dog to take on duty with her, she won’t ever forget Spike. As she entrusted Spike over to Heine, she asked for him to take good care of him because, “He means everything to me.”

“I promise I will,” Heine replied.

Watch the story of all three heroes, Heine and Spike’s reunion, and Taylor’s heartbreaking parting with Spike below!